This legislation would only provide protection against intentional injuries and threats with deadly weapons. As of right now, Amendment No. 2 has removed the specificity of the bill toward health-care providers and instead elevates all penalties. This negates the specific protection needed for health-care workers in high-risk situations.

Please help eradicate violence toward health-care providers and make health facilities a safer environment by contacting your legislators and letting them know that you support SB 0412/HB 0306, but oppose the second revision to the bill.